The empty egg case of the Nursehouh or 'Bull Huss', a small shark shark, are often washed ashore after the slow developing embryo has hatched. These a

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The empty egg case of the Nursehouh or 'Bull Huss', a small shark shark, are often washed ashore after the slow developing embryo has hatched. These are often called Mermaid's Purse.

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Size: 5000px × 3750px
Location: Llandonna Beach, Anglesey, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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